membershipbenefits you may not know existed. we start right nowment. -- now. we begin with breaking news. firefighters working to control a fire in gilbert right now. you could see flames shooting into the sky. team 12 nikko sanchez is live right now. nikko? >> the good news at this hour is that most of the games are out. we want you to take a look behind us because there have been flare ups within the few minutes even. you can see crews are fighting from the ground and from above. even though we don't see many flames, the structure is still scorching hot and it smells like it. let's take a look a video from the blaze earlier. flames so massive you could see them from miles away and firefighters calling it a stick farm because it's an apartment complex under instruction --

exposed wood. gilbert road is closed at guadalupeia to a mile -- guadalupe to a mile south of there. neighbors had to evacuate. we're told they should be back in their homes by the end of the night. as you come back live, crews still working to keep hot spots out. the construction crew will have to chalk this up as a loss. good news no one was hurt. live in gilbert, 12 news at 10:00. >> thank you for that. our big story tonight two teenagers killed in a crash in earlier this evening, we spoke to witnesses who saw that crash and those who knew the victims. >> we're standing where the car came to a stop even shattering some of the concrete. as a reminder of lives lost, stone still from the crash and the only thing recognizable is the window crank. what is left behind doesn't

too soon. >> the light turned yellow and both cars crashed right in front of me. that could have been me because my arrow was already at green. it was a violent crash. i mean, i worked with a lot of kids, but they are two i will forever remember. i was able to see them go were really beautiful, full of energy and always happy. they loved each other so much. i can't even imagine what their families are going through right now or how her sister is going to wake up and realize that someone she was literally in the womb with won't be there to home coming, to prom, to

behind bars for signs of impairment. in glendale, 12 news at 10:00. >> on the political front, the final debate between hillary clinton and donald trump this wednesday. clinton is staying to have the trail to repair while trump was in new england. we have the latest. >> in new hampshire, donald trump unshackled. >> and right now she's resting for the debate. >> once again, questioning hillary clinton's health and >> at the beginning of her last debate, she was all pumped up at the beginning and at the end it was like take me down. i think we should take a drug test. i'm willing to do it. >> the call for a drug test casts a dark week for the republican nominee. at least nine women have accused trump of inappropriately touching them like in that bomb on that tape.

women's claims. trump has come to attacking theaccusers and says the election is rigged. >> it's a rigged election because you have phony people coming up with phony allegation wall street no witnesses what -- allegations with no witnesses whatsoever from 30 years ago. how about the crazy woman from the airplane? >> it appears -- >> he's a good man. he has a good heart. >> he comes across as an underdog to me. shoot himself in the foot and i hope he gets more on the issues in here, but that will not change me. >> the latest electoral map shows him with a narrow path to victory and hillary clinton appeared at a fundraise ear if with do our -- fundraiser. >> if we do our job, donald trump will not be on the news

campaigns. >> don't forget the next presidential debate is coming up on wednesday, october 19. you can watch the debate live here on 12 news. coverage begins at 6:00 and stick around for an all new blind spot and then 12:00 news at 9:00 and -- 12 news at 9:00 and 10:00. new information regardling the future of metro center -- regarding the future of metro center mall. ther going to be demolished in the coming weeks. we're learning tonight it's not completely going away. according to the ceo of the development firm that owns the center there are no plans that is complete demolition. we won't see good-bye to the metro center for a long time, but we will say hello to a new hub that will serve the community for years to come. we'll keep following the story and bring any developments to

of course, on 12news.com. people from all over the valley gathered at the southwest cannabis conference for the legalization of marijuana talked about the benefits of the drug urging people to think about it as something more than people use to get high. >> there's a level of wellness that's come with this plant and people have to realize that that's what it's all about. it's not about getting high anymore. getting high is just a benefit. >> the conference is tomorrow at the phoenix convention center. this morning was the official grant opening at the dolphin exhibit in scottsdale. visitors finally able to experience dolphins in the desert. there are eight bottle nose dolphins within the aquarium and various interactive programs that allow people to get up close and personal with the dolphins. the attraction isn't without controversy. tonight the general manager is telling 12 news why these animals do well in the desert. >> the fascinating thing about

arizona they regulate based on the water temperature. we keep the water between 75-80 degrees year-round. even when it's 115 air temperature, they are nice and comfortable. >> at the grand opening were those who don't think dolphins belonged in the desert. animal activists lined the center outside the air care yum provorov -- aquarium protesting. >> these are hi circles in tanks doing tricks for dead fish. we are exploiting these animals. >> despite all the opposition, dolphin exhibit will remain open seven days a week. it was a big day in cage creek, but the buffalo chip saloon holdling its grand reopening. it was gusted when -- gutted when the fire broke out last thanksgiving. it's known for its wild west

of the place. >> the old place had a lot of logs in it and still has the rustic taste to it. nice place. i'm coming back. >> the buffalo chips saloon opened back in 1951. >> the sun devils first plays in the pac-12 on the line and it didn't go well. >> what do you attribute the ss they ran the ball like us unlike anybody has ran it on us. >> we got outplayed tonight. >> we came out real flat. >> you make plays as with your legs as you normally do. why was that? >> poor play. >> yeah, poor play all around. colorado gets their first win ever over asu and the stats are just as lopsided as the score. this play to start the second half from the buffaloes sum up the entire game really.

face. outgained the devils on the ground 315 to just 50. colorado racked up 580 yards. by the end of the game, you felt really bad for quarterback wilkins who wasn't 100% and colorado came after him. they sacked him five times. he was running for his life even on this pick he gets hit. game over. asu follows 40-16. coach, why did you leave manny in so long? >> our other options are not even left at quarterback. they've been repg on team -- repping on the scout team and he practiced and practiced on wednesday and thursday and he wanted to play and felt like he could play and he felt like he could -- he gave us the best option. >> asu dropped to 2-2 in the south and host washington state next week at 7:00. more game highlights coming up in just a moment. >> thanks. next on 12 news at 10:00, four

member. >> 79 degrees at phoenix sky harbor. how long will warm temperatures last and how hot has the fall

>> taking a look at some of today's other hot headlines. three people hurt after getting hit by a car near 35th avenue and dunlap. police say the victims are the driver of the car stayed onscene. investigators say they were crossing the street outside of the crosswalk. >> several businesses near the i-17 and northern were evacuated this evening due to a gas leak in the area. no one was hurt, but traffic in the area was restricted for awhile as phoenix fire worked to secure the leak. each week we highlight an outstanding teacher in the

proctor an a-plus teacher. >> we talked to mrs. proctor who was nominated as an a plus teacher by one of her former opportunities. >> i have been teaching for 15 years and been at the school for 13 years and been in kennedyer and now -- kindergarten and now been in second great for 10 years and i love second grade. >> i want to know what makes thch >> the one thing i think i really love the most is the kids. i do it for the kids. i do it because i absolutely love the kids. i do it to see the sparkle in their eyes when they learn. one of the first students i had when he was actually able to read a text and he looked at me with the excitement in his face and said, "i can read it." that's why i teach. those experiences right there

back every day. >> she teaches at the del verde elementary school and one of three teamers nominated. get -- teachers nominated. getting to know her, we found out why. >> we need to progress our children. it's a wonderful field to be in, but you really do need to love. you have to show the love to the students. >> an a plus teacher for a straight 12 news. >> this year on make a difference day weekend, 12 news is once again partnering with the be a leader foundation and their community event taking steps towards college success. join us october 23 in downtown phoenix from 8:00 a.m. to noon. students and parents will able to learn about organizations, programs and scholarships available to arizona students and then take those steps toward college success. make your way to the convention center where you can visit with

for free. for more information on our make a difference day project and to sign up, just go to 12news.com/difference. are you a costco member? there are a few benefits you may not know about. if a price ends in 97 cents that means it's been marked do you. if you see an asterisk in the upper right, that means that item will not be reordered. be sur they have great deals that aren't available in stores. you can also get discounted gift cards. a great place to shop for the holidays especially for a lot of people. different locations have different books to offer. if you go to a tourist location, you can find deals on souvenirs and different items. this is a like a lot of things. you can tell whether it's ever

have to pay to get in. i don't want to pay to have more sales -- >> you can buy six months of toilet paper. >> yeah, but who needs six months of toilet paper and seven months of mustard. >> i like costco. >> it wasn't a very good night for you. >> no, it wasn't. coyotes dropped the puck on their season. shane doan turned 2 is it up where he left off. backhand on the power play. rookie the assist. coyotes up 1-0. they would lead 3-1, but philly comes back to tie it up. check out the save right here. toe save from mike smith and then oliver ekman-larsson, bring us home. winner winner for the coyotes. 4-3, the final. great way to start the season. back to college football.

second half. announced aat the point dance 55 -- attendance 55,000. a sellout, come on? the band should have considered moving down to get better seats. usc bullied arizona. smith caught three touchdown passes including this 46-yarder right here. so many injuries for the wildcats. they played a tight end at quarterback who threw a touchdown pass, but nowhere near enough. usc wins it 48-14. fire up the grill. home comi idaho state. check out emanuel butler fighting between two defenders. he's going to go up and get the football. whoo just like they taught, right? butler caught two touchdowns. that's nice. 62-7 the final. time for the best thing i saw tonight. they haven't won a world series since 1908 and they haven't stolen home in a playoff game since 1907. that record is now broken.

into a run. he's safe. cubs up 3-0. it's 3-3 in the eighth with the bases loaded. hero am game one the pinch hit grand slam. cubs win it 8-4 and take a 1-0 series over l.a. sad news coming out of the nfl. former cardinals starting linebacker grove died in his sleep last night. report was the cause of death was a heart attack. he was diagnosed with a heart condition in 2008, but he managed to play seven seasons in the nfl games for the cardinals back in 2017. cardinals play on monday night football against the jets. that means jon gruden nfl analyst is in the valley. we caught one him and you'll hear from him right here after sunday night football. coach believes the cardinals have found their identity. patrick peterson agrees. >> last time we were on the field i believe we got back to the i'd fee of what we --

we want to continue gaining on that, building on that to propel us through the rest of the season. >> cannot wait until monday night football. if you missed any of our asu coverage at the top of the show, head over to 12news.com. tough night for the sun devils. >> how do you feel? >> pretty good. i have to put two performances in a row. i think they get it done. >> you make me feel confident. did you know there was a reasonbehind why we love to see fall colors like these pictures fall signifies the start of new dwings and brings up ex -- beginnings and brings up excitement for the holiday season. seeing the colors change brings back all that excitement. >> it doesn't quite feel like fall here in the valley just yet, does it? >> yeah, that's the big problem. it is just hot out there no matter how you break it down. look at the high temperature for today. 94 degrees out there. average for this time of year coming in at 89.

fall been so far this engineer in this may surprise you the average high for this time of year, the 30 year average from september 22 to today first part of fall, 93.5. so far this year we've been a degree below average sitting at 94.5 and that's because we started off fall so very cool. here it is very warm out there. that's really how it's going to stay. look at your forecast for tomorrow. it is going to be warm, 93 perfect fall morning out there. 9:00 a.m., 76 degrees. perfect evening as well dropping down to 84. look at the big picture. we have high pressure sitting directly over arizona. that's keeping the storm track up to the new york met and we have seen -- north and we have seen severe weather in the pacific northwest. look at the system that continues to move into the coast. some wind gusts upwards of 86 miles per hour in some locations 5-10 inches of rainfall. in fact, look at all of these

just today 61 high wind reports. a lot of these causing damage as well. powerlines down, trees broken. a lot of people without power there. certainly, a dangerous situation in that region. for us, again, high pressure in control of our weather now. what's going to happen is we'll cool off just a little bit by the middle of the week as high pressure moves off towards the east. another area of high pressure moves in towards california and that's going to mean a warming trend by the time we move in towards the end of the week. 57 in phoenix. 44 at grand canyon. highs warming up once again. 93 in phoenix. 94 in tucson. the next seven days unfortunately it will stay in the 90s. no chance of rain whatsoever. the good news here, monique, look at the low temperatures. we are going to keep them very nice in the mid- to upper 6s. -- 60s. that is what we live for in arizona. >> highs getting there. lows, we'll take it. a sneak peek at what's coming

>> the moon rising over the valley. this is another supermoon which is why you can see it so well ands is to bright. i didn't notice that. >> yeah, i like the planes coming in. it's cool to see how many land. >> over here in downtown we're lucky to be here and se super cool shot. great time. thank you for joining us, everyone. have a great saturday night. stay stay tuned for "snl." >> thanks for watching 12 news. for the latest news, weather,

? ? [ cheers and applause ] >> hello and welcome to the second and worst ever presidential debate. i'm martha raddatz.

and before we begin, we just need to do one last thing. [ laughter and applause ] >> much better. now let's get this nightmare started. please help us welcome the candidates. republican nominee donald trump and -- can we say this yet? >> probably fine. >> -- president hillary clinton. [ cheers and applause ] ? ? >> thank you. thank you both for being here. >> thank you. i'd like to begin by attempting a casual lean. [ laughter ] got it!